SSDI Hearings Representative (EDPNA or Attorney)

About Advocate

Advocate is building a better way to help people obtain the benefits they deserve. We combine an experienced hearings team with modern technology to deliver excellent representation at scale-without losing the human touch. We’re growing quickly and looking for a Hearings Representative who’s excited to win cases and help shape how hearings work in a high-velocity, mission-driven environment.

The Role

As a Hearings Representative at Advocate, you will own the end-to-end hearing process for Social Security Disability cases-from record analysis through post-hearing follow-through. You’ll be supported by a Hearings Case Manager, the broader hearings team, and Advocate’s technology platform, so you can

Responsibilities

• Own hearings end-to-end for a portfolio of cases, including:
• Reviewing medical and non-medical evidence and identifying what’s missing
• Building/validating a medical record summary and case theory
• Drafting and filing pre-hearing briefs and other hearing-level submissions
• Conducting pre-hearing conference calls with claimants to prepare testimony and set expectations
• Representing clients at SSA hearings (video/phone/in-person as applicable)
• Driving post-hearing wrap-up, including follow-ups, additional evidence requests, and next steps
• Partner closely with a Hearings Case Manager who will assist with logistics, scheduling, documentation, and claimant communications-ensuring a smooth and supportive claimant experience.
• Collaborate with the hearings team to review case strategy, share best practices, and improve consistency and quality across outcomes.
• Use Advocate’s technology to streamline review workflows, drafting, and case tracking-then provide feedback to make the system better over time.

Qualifications

• EDPNA or Attorney (in good standing where required) with significant prior SSA hearing experience
• Demonstrated ability to:
• Analyze medical records and translate them into a clear, persuasive narrative
• Draft strong, concise briefs that align evidence to SSA listings and functional limitations
• Prepare claimants empathetically and effectively for testimony
• Manage deadlines, filings, and hearing logistics with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-growing environment with evolving processes-and excited to

Nice to Have

• Experience working with high case volume while maintaining quality
• Experience with remote hearings and virtual client preparation
• Familiarity with representative payee issues, onset arguments, GRID rules, VE hypotheticals, RFC framing, or other hearing-stage strategy
• Interest in legal ops / process design / using tech to improve outcomes